Director of Community & Economic Growth

City of New Richmond; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Richmond seeks a Community & Economic Development Director to provide leadership and vision for one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. You will be the initial contact for zoning and development inquiries and will drive economic development initiatives and programs to support startups and existing businesses.

The role requires a strong background in planning, economic development, and public finance, with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community planning and economic development principles.
• Experience with zoning, municipal finance, and development processes.
• Familiarity with tax increment financing and public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for community and economic development.
• Serve as the primary contact for zoning and development-related inquiries.
• Lead business retention, expansion programs and support for startups and existing businesses.

Skills

Community planning

Economic development

Zoning

Municipal finance

Tax Increment Financing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

The City of New Richmond seeks a Community & Economic Development Director to provide leadership and vision for one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. You will be the initial contact for zoning and development inquiries and will drive economic development initiatives and programs to support startups and existing businesses.

The role requires a strong background in planning, economic development, and public finance, with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.